February 24, 2000

Sophomore Bari Karlin says she plans to use online lecture note providers to supplement her biology lecture notes, not replace them. I think going to class helps you learn (the material) better than going online and getting the notes, Karlin said. When you hear something, it’s easier to learn. When you get the notes online, […]

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y. Major: International AffairsYear: SophomoreCredentials: Event planner for Thurston Hall Block Party, editor of Cherry Tree, president of Students Helping Students, director of Student Involvement for the Student Association, STARWeb site: www.gwu.edu/`abbylest The Student Association showed little luster in the last year and a half to Abby Lestition. But she said she wants […]

The GW Jitterbugs Swing Club hosted the first Intercollegiate Swing Dance Competition Saturday in the Marvin Center Ballroom. The actual competition only went on for a fraction of the day, which was filled with workshops, a dinner and hours of live music by The Tom Cunningham Orchestra. More than 25 different swingers from around the […]

A day after President’s Day, James Madison University routed GW’s baseball team 13-5 Tuesday afternoon in Harrisonburg, Va. – sending the Colonials to a 1-6 record. The start is the Colonials’ worst since 1997, when GW opened 1-11. The Colonials have opened in similar fashion the last seven seasons. Tuesday’s loss to JMU (6-2) came […]

Name: Heather Fink Hometown: Roxbury, N.J. Major: PhilosophyYear: FreshmanCredentials: secretarial work, active in high school student government, singing, theatre, tutoring, volunteer work, worked for local Democratic Campaign Committee Upon coming to GW this fall, Heather Fink’s high expectations of the University met what she believes to be harsh realities. Everywhere she looked on campus, Fink […]